Gorgasia hawaiiensis Randall & Chess, 1980 Hawaiian garden eel |
photo by
Malaer, P. |
Family: | Congridae (Conger and garden eels), subfamily: Heterocongrinae | |||
Max. size: | 59.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 11 - 53 m, non-migratory | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: probably restricted to the Hawaiian archipelago. | |||
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Biology: | Benthic, burrowing in sand (Ref. 58302). Feeds on zooplankton. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 November 2016 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |